Day: November 24, 2004

[b]Michael Jackson asks for psych test of his accusers[/b] Associated Press SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Attorneys for singer Michael Jackson have asked a judge to order mental evaluations for the family of the boy accusing him of child molestation, alleging they could not effectively cross-examine a psychologist if denied access Continue Reading

Defense: DA Attempting to Shield Witnesses from Cross-Examination  MB#226 Prosecutors complained to the judge that Jacksons attorneys wanted too much information about the accusing family. Now the defense has responded to the prosecutions claims. They say the DA is attempting to shield the accusing family from scrutiny, and also want the defense to reveal their strategy in newly released documents dated Nov 23 2004. In the defenses Opposition to District Attorneys Request that Court Modify Its Teal Order, they say that in accordance with the law they are not required to reveal defense strategy to prosecutors. They also make the argument that DA Tom Sneddon had an opportunity to question the Teal motions scope. Now these prosecutors want to change the game to handicap the defense. The defense also says the very notion of a Teal motionwhich allows defense attorneys to develop and investigate their cases without notifying prosecutors of their intentionswould be meaningless if they had to clear their subpoenas with prosecutors. From the motion:

Memorandum in Support of Motion for Mental Examination Excerpts: 2. The witnesses changed the dates and facts for the Indictment The indictment was markedly different from the December 18 2003 Complaint. The Complaint contained seven (7) counts of Lewd Acts Upon a Child, where the Indictment contained only four (4), Continue Reading

Mr. Jackson’s Opposition to District Attorney’s Request that Court Modify it’s Teal Motion Excerpts: “Teal” recognized that defense lawyers have a right to develop and investigate their cases without telegraphing their intentions to the prosecution. The holding of “Teal” would be meaningless if the District Attorney is provided with information Continue Reading